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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,431.66, 3,647.09 and 871.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,431.66, 3,647.09 and 871.37 is: 1,306.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,431.66 : 3,647.09 = 871.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,431.66/3,647.09 = 871.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,431.66x = 3,647.09 × 871.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,431.66x = 3,177,964.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,177,964.81/2,431.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.91

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